Meaning & Origin
From the Greek word katharos, meaning 'pure' or 'clear'. In Christian tradition, associated with various saints and virgins.
Spiritual meaning
Symbol of spiritual purity and clarity.
Language details
Katarine
pure and chaste personality traits
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
KAT-uh-rin
/ˈkætərɪn/
Lucky number
9
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
9
Lucky stone
Amethyst
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Catherine of Alexandria is considered one of the most venerated saints in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Her story and influence have shaped the art, literature, and popular culture of Eastern Europe.
Catherine is revered as a symbol of purity and virtue, representing the ideal of a devoted Christian life, especially through her legendary debates with scholars and her martyrdom.
Historical references
Saint Catherine of Alexandria, also known as Saint Catherine of the Wheel, was a legendary Christian martyr and one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. According to legend, she was a learned woman who converted 50 pagan philosophers through debates and miraculously healed the sick. She was tortured on a spiked wheel, which miraculously broke and left her unharmed, and was then beheaded. Her feast day is celebrated on November 25.
Late 4th or early 5th century
The name Katarina is derived from the Greek name Aikaterina, which means 'pure'. The name became popular in Europe during the Middle Ages due to the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. It was also a common name in the Russian Empire and is still popular in Eastern Europe and the Balkans.
Middle Ages (5th-15th centuries)
Notable people with this name
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